Perineal massage assembly

• US 9,314,400 B1
• Filed: 11/20/2012
• Issued: 04/19/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 11/20/2012
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Eric A. Dudley
• Original Assignee: Eric A. Dudley
• Inventors: Dudley, Eric A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Thanh, Quang D
• Application Number:
  US13/682,066
• Time in Patent Office: 1,246 Days
• Field of Search: 601/15, 601/46, 601/49, 601/56, 601/57, 601/60, 601/64, 601/65, 601/67, 601/69, 601/70, 601/71, 601/78, 601/79, 601/84, 601/90, 601/134, 607/108, 607/112
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 19/30 Devices for external stimulation of the genitals
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 21/00 Massage devices for cavities of the body , e.g. nose, ears and anus for the genitals A61H19/00; Vibration or percussion related aspects A61H23/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0207 heated
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/0228 heated by an electric resistance element
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/165 Wearable interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/085 Crotch
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/02 with electric or magnetic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0254 with rotary motor

Abstract

A perineal massage assembly facilitates heating and stimulation of a perneal area to promote health and healing. The assembly includes an elongated pad having a top layer and a bottom layer. The pad is positioned adjacent to a perineum and anus of a person. The top layer of the pad is coupled to the bottom layer of the pad around a perimeter edge of the pad defining an interior space within the pad. A first vibratory motor is coupled to the pad and positioned in the interior space of the pad. A heating element is coupled to the pad and positioned in the interior space of the pad. A control unit is operationally coupled to the first vibratory motor and the heating element for selectively activating the first vibratory motor and the heating element.

Claims

1. A perineal massage assembly comprising:

an elongated pad having a top layer and a bottom layer, said pad having a length wherein said pad is configured for positioning adjacent to a perineum and anus of a person, said top layer of said pad being coupled to said bottom layer of said pad around a perimeter edge of said pad defining an interior space within said pad;

a first vibratory motor being coupled to said pad, said first vibratory motor being positioned in said interior space of said pad;

a heating element being coupled to said pad, said heating element being positioned in said interior space of said pad;

a control unit being operationally coupled to said first vibratory motor and said heating element for selectively activating said first vibratory motor and said heating element;

a second vibratory motor being coupled to said pad, said second vibratory motor being positioned in said interior space of said pad, said control unit being operationally coupled to said second vibratory motor for selectively activating said second vibratory motor;

said first vibratory motor being positioned proximate a first short end of said pad and said second vibratory motor being positioned proximate a second short end of said pad opposite said first short end of said pad;

a heat reflective insulation panel being positioned in said interior space of said pad between each of said first and second vibratory motors and said heating element wherein said first and second vibratory motors are shielded from heat radiated from said heating element by said heat reflective insulation panel;

a metal plate being coupled to said pad and positioned in said interior space of said pad, said metal plate being positioned between said first and said vibratory motors, said metal plate being oriented substantially parallel to said top layer of said pad;

wiring extending from each of said first and said vibratory motors and said control unit, said wiring extending from said pad to said control unit wherein said control unit is positioned extrinsically from said pad;

a battery coupled to and positioned in said control unit, said battery being electrically coupled to said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor by said wiring; and

an undergarment having a crotch and a waistband, said pad being coupled to said crotch of said undergarment, said control unit being coupled to said waistband of said undergarment.

2. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising each of said first vibratory motor and said second vibratory motor being elongated, a respective longitudinal axis of each of said first vibratory motor and said second vibratory motor being substantially parallel to longitudinal sides of said pad.

3. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a bottom insulation panel being positioned between said bottom layer of said pad and each of said first and second vibratory motors.

4. The assembly of claim 3, further comprising a pair of pockets being formed in a top surface of said bottom insulation panel, each of said first and said vibratory motors being positioned in a respective one of said pockets in said bottom insulation panel.

5. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising an upper insulation panel being coupled to said pad and positioned in said interior space of said pad, said upper insulation panel being positioned between said heating element and said top layer of said pad.

6. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary power port, said auxiliary power port being coupled to said control unit, said auxiliary power port being electrically coupled to said wiring wherein said control unit is configured to operate said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor using a power source extrinsic to said control unit.

7. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of control buttons being coupled to said control unit, each control button being operationally coupled to an associated one of said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor wherein each of said heating element, said first vibratory motor and said second vibratory motor are selectively controlled by manipulation of said control buttons.

8. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a timer coupled to said control unit, said timer being operationally coupled to each of said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor for selectively controlling a duration of activation of each of said heating element, said first vibratory motor and said second vibratory motor.

9. A perineal massage assembly comprising:

an elongated pad having a top layer and a bottom layer, said pad having a length wherein said pad is configured for positioning adjacent to a perineum and anus of a person, said top layer of said pad being coupled to said bottom layer of said pad around a perimeter edge of said pad defining an interior space within said pad;

an elongated first vibratory motor being coupled to said pad, said first vibratory motor being positioned in said interior space of said pad, said first vibratory motor being positioned proximate a first short end of said pad, a longitudinal axis of said first vibratory motor being substantially parallel to longitudinal sides of said pad;

an elongated second vibratory motor being coupled to said pad, said second vibratory motor being positioned in said interior space of said pad, said second vibratory motor being positioned proximate a second short end of said pad opposite said first short end of said pad, a longitudinal axis of said second vibratory motor being substantially parallel to said longitudinal sides of said pad;

a heating element being coupled to said pad, said heating element being positioned in said interior space of said pad;

a control unit being operationally coupled to said first vibratory motor, said second vibratory motor and said heating element for selectively activating said first vibratory motor, said second vibratory motor and said heating element;

a bottom insulation panel being positioned between said bottom layer of said pad and each of said first and second vibratory motors;

a pair of pockets being formed in a top surface of said bottom insulation panel, each of said first and said vibratory motors being positioned in a respective one of said pockets in said bottom insulation panel;

a heat reflective insulation panel being positioned in said interior space of said pad between each of said first and second vibratory motors and said heating element wherein said first and second vibratory motors are shielded from heat radiated from said heating element by said heat reflective insulation panel;

a metal plate being coupled to said pad and positioned in said interior space of said pad, said metal plate being positioned between said first and said vibratory motors, said metal plate being oriented substantially parallel to said top layer of said pad;

an upper insulation panel being coupled to said pad and positioned in said interior space of said pad, said upper insulation panel being positioned between said heating element and said top layer of said pad;

wiring extending from each of said first and said vibratory motors and said control unit, said wiring extending from said pad to said control unit wherein said control unit is positioned extrinsically from said pad;

a battery coupled to and positioned in said control unit, said battery being electrically coupled to said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor by said wiring;

an auxiliary power port, said auxiliary power port being coupled to said control unit, said auxiliary power port being electrically coupled to said wiring wherein said control unit is configured to operate said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor using a power source extrinsic to said control unit;

a plurality of control buttons being coupled to said control unit, each control button being operationally coupled to an associated one of said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor wherein each of said heating element, said first vibratory motor and said second vibratory motor are selectively controlled by manipulation of said control buttons;

a timer coupled to said control unit, said timer being operationally coupled to each of said heating element, said first vibratory motor, and said second vibratory motor for selectively controlling a duration of activation of each of said heating element, said first vibratory motor and said second vibratory motor; and

an undergarment having a crotch and a waistband, said pad being coupled to said crotch of said undergarment, said control unit being coupled to said waistband of said undergarment, said undergarment being constructed of a resiliently elastic material.